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What is a Neck Liposuction?Suctioning fat out of several segments in the neck is termed neck liposuction. The usual areas which are amenable to liposuction include the submental area, the jowls and along the jaw line. Fat which is deep to the platysma muscle is NOT amenable to liposuction: it can be resected via a small submental incision with direct vision. |
Am I a Candidate for a Neck Liposuction?
Neck liposuction alone
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Patients that are good candidates for an isolated neck lift are patients with the following:
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How will I be Assessed?
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Examination of the neck structures as described under the “Conditions” Neck section will allow one to determine if an isolated neck rejuvenation procedure is a reasonable option. It is important to remember that with the neck, tissue restitution occurs: this is a concept that is not well-known in plastic surgery or, is at least not well appreciated. Essentially, what you see immediately after surgery is NOT what you get in the medium or long term. The skin of the neck and décolleté is prone to develop fine lines, deep-set lines, loss of skin elasticity and discoloration. Neck skin is thinner than facial skin. The face has 30 times the pilosebaceous units than the neck or chest and 40 times that of the hands and arms. Therefore, neck skin responds more slowly to any surface skin treatments like lasers and chemical peels.
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Case Study 1: What can I expect from liposuction of the neck
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The advantage of performing liposuction of the neck over other treatments like Kybella injections is that we can improve fat collections in the sub-mental area, the jowls, the lower neck and lateral jawline. This allows us to give the patient a better definition of the neck and the jawline.
However, it is important to remember that although there will be some re-contouring of the neck skin, there will definitely be some loose skin remaining. The patient to the right wanted a conservative treatment of her "fatty neck" and got an excellent result with which she "is over the moon and better than I expected". |
Liposuction of the jawline and neck and direct resection of some of the submental fat from deep to the platysma
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CASE STUDY 2: What can I expect from liposuction of the neck
Liposuction of the jawline and neck alone
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This patient wanted a more defined jawline and less full of a neck. Liposuction alone was used here to give her more definition of the jawline, a better defined neck, and more prominence to the chin and lower face without a facelift or necklift. She had very good skin tone, which is why we were able to just perform a neck liposuction.
She would have obtained an even better result with a small chin implant, but, understandably, she was happy with the result she obtained with just liposuction. |
CASE STUDY 3: What can I expect from liposuction of the neck
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This young lady just could not lose the fullness of her neck, no matter how much she dieted or exercized. Genetically, some people just retain this fat below the chin and are born with poorer jawlines: thanks dad and/or mum!
In these patients, just redefining the jawline and creating a bit of a shadow under the chin gives a more defined facial structure. This is particularly picked up on photographs, and especially selfies!! Only neck liposuction was performed on this charming lady. |
Liposuction of the jawline and neck and direct resection of some of the submental fat from deep to the platysma
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"I used to work with Dr. Patel and having seen his excellent results, I asked him to help me with my fat neck! Because of my age (mid thirties), he suggested neck liposuction. After my surgery, I had to massage the area and Dr. Patel performed some radiofrequency treatments as well (I think he gave me the VIP treatment!). I am so very pleased with my result! My photographs look so much better!." Rani. K 37 Yrs Old with Fat Neck- Salt Lake City, UT
What other Procedures May be Performed with a Neck liposuction?
What kind of results can I expect after neck liposuction?
With limited incisions come shorter procedures, but also more limited results. It is important for you to understand the pros and cons of the different procedures on the face and neck so one is not disappointed. Liposuction will give a reduction in the fatty component of the neck. We are always careful not to over-remove fat to avoid excessive skin folds. There is an artistic judgement made during liposuction. In many patients, we will combine liposuction of the neck with a more limited necklift procedure: this is both less time-intensive and less involved than a full facelift.
other Before & After cases of neck liposuction
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"I had a excellent eye lift done by Dr. Patel. He knows what he is doing and is very pleasant. Dr.Patel was easy to get an appointment and he works with you. The office staff was very pleasant and made you feel calm." D. Gull Highly recommended for eye lift surgery - Salt Lake City, UT
Frequently Asked Questions About Neck liposuction
Where will my surgery be performed?
Most neck liposuctions are performed in an operating theatre for the sake of sterility and your comfort.
What kind of anesthesia will be used?
Isolated neck liposuctions may be performed with sedation anesthesia or general anesthesia.
What kind of sutures are used?
Most sutures used during a neck liposuction will dissolve in one to two weeks. Deeper sutures used to address the platysmal bands dissolve slowly over many months. This is only done in some patients.
Do you use lasers for this surgery?
The use of resurfacing lasers at the same time as undermining tissues in the neck is unwise. We can use fractionated lasers at a later date to improve the texture of the skin.
How long does the surgery take?
Most neck liposuction procedures take 60 to 90 minutes operating time.
How much bruising and swelling will I have?
Bruising is limited to the neck. There is minor swelling. We will have you use a neck dressing which provides pressure on the operated site, thereby reducing the amount of bruising and swelling. Again, the use of ice on-and-off for the first few days helps.
Does insurance cover Neck liposuction?
Cosmetic surgical procedures are never covered by insurance.
How painful is Neck liposuction surgery?
There will be mild to moderate discomfort after surgery: prescription pain medication is usually only necessary for one to two days. There will be generalized decrease in sensation over the neck because of the extent of undermining of the tissues: this improves over weeks to months. Some degree of irregularity will remain in isolated neck liposuction.
Are there any restrictions and when may I return to work?
You will wear the neck dressing every night for two weeks and as much as you can during the day for those two weeks. Most patients can resume normal activity within a few days, including returning to work.
What are the most common risks of Neck liposuction?
One must mostly remember that the results will be limited. You may find that some of the laxity of the neck skin and deeper bands remains after surgery. Serious side effects are rare after this type of surgery. Numbness can persist for a number of weeks.
Most neck liposuctions are performed in an operating theatre for the sake of sterility and your comfort.
What kind of anesthesia will be used?
Isolated neck liposuctions may be performed with sedation anesthesia or general anesthesia.
What kind of sutures are used?
Most sutures used during a neck liposuction will dissolve in one to two weeks. Deeper sutures used to address the platysmal bands dissolve slowly over many months. This is only done in some patients.
Do you use lasers for this surgery?
The use of resurfacing lasers at the same time as undermining tissues in the neck is unwise. We can use fractionated lasers at a later date to improve the texture of the skin.
How long does the surgery take?
Most neck liposuction procedures take 60 to 90 minutes operating time.
How much bruising and swelling will I have?
Bruising is limited to the neck. There is minor swelling. We will have you use a neck dressing which provides pressure on the operated site, thereby reducing the amount of bruising and swelling. Again, the use of ice on-and-off for the first few days helps.
Does insurance cover Neck liposuction?
Cosmetic surgical procedures are never covered by insurance.
How painful is Neck liposuction surgery?
There will be mild to moderate discomfort after surgery: prescription pain medication is usually only necessary for one to two days. There will be generalized decrease in sensation over the neck because of the extent of undermining of the tissues: this improves over weeks to months. Some degree of irregularity will remain in isolated neck liposuction.
Are there any restrictions and when may I return to work?
You will wear the neck dressing every night for two weeks and as much as you can during the day for those two weeks. Most patients can resume normal activity within a few days, including returning to work.
What are the most common risks of Neck liposuction?
One must mostly remember that the results will be limited. You may find that some of the laxity of the neck skin and deeper bands remains after surgery. Serious side effects are rare after this type of surgery. Numbness can persist for a number of weeks.
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